The Power of Independent Reading in a Canned Curriculum Classroom [Ep. 45]

Welcome to the first full episode of our relaunched podcast! In this episode, we’re exploring the importance of independent reading and its place in the classroom, even when a canned curriculum is in play. With a focus on flexibility and consistency, we’ll discuss how to create space for student choice and foster a love of reading in a structured environment.

If you’ve ever wondered whether independent reading can coexist with curriculum demands, this episode offers inspiration and actionable ideas to help you balance both. Tune in to discover how even small changes can make a big difference in building lifelong readers.

Read more in the show notes. 

Check out this resource to help students recommend books to peers

• Easy Book Review and Recommendation Templates

Related episodes and blog posts: 

• 4 Strategies for Productive Independent Reading
• Independent Reading Q&A (Episode #31)
• How to Create a Culture of Reading in your Classroom (Episode #2)

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